General anesthetics cause patients to experience a reversible loss of consciousness while local anesthetics simply cause a reversible loss of sensation to a specific part of the body while the patient remains conscious.
The general anesthetics cause a reduction in nerve transmission at synapses, the sites at which neurotransmitters are released and exert their initial action in the body.
Not exact matches
Doctors have known for decades that most
general anesthetics may
cause a temporary burning sensation when administered or swelling around the injection site.
Done under a
general anesthetic, cleaning will remove the tartar and plaque, reducing bacteria that
cause serious illnesses, such as heart disease, kidney disease and chronic coughs.